SIX SENSES LAAMU MALDIVES
remote island escape, robinson crusoe luxury, exceptional marine experiences
Six Senses is the only resort in the Laamu Atoll, making this Atoll its exclusive playground. Whatever you do and wherever you go, as a guest of Six Senses Laamu, you’re guaranteed to be the only visitor there. Whether it’s snorkelling on a nearby reef, surfing a world class break or visiting the local island, this paradise in the Indian Ocean is yours to explore privately.
TRANSFER: 65 minute seaplane
Six Senses Laamu Aerial View
Where is this resort located?
Six Senses Laamu is located in Laamu Atoll, one of the southernmost atolls in the Maldives and home to just one resort – Six Senses Laamu. Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, guests are welcomed by a Six Senses representative and escorted to the seaplane terminal for a scenic 65-minute journey south. The resort’s dedicated seaplane, the Flying Sea Turtle, adds to the experience when available. As you travel further south, the Maldives’ spectacular atoll formations become increasingly apparent, making this one of the most memorable seaplane journeys in the country.
Why We Recommend This Resort
We recommend Six Senses Laamu for its unique combination of barefoot luxury, exceptional marine experiences and genuine connection to the natural environment. As the only resort in Laamu Atoll, it offers a rare sense of seclusion while combining outstanding snorkelling, surfing and vibrant dining experiences with its relaxed atmosphere. The resort’s SHELL (Sea Hub of Environmental Learning in Laamu) further enhances the experience, offering guests the opportunity to engage with marine conservation, sustainability initiatives and environmental education in a meaningful and memorable way.
Our recommendations are based on first-hand resort knowledge, direct relationships and more than 23 years of Maldives expertise.
Who This Resort Suits
Six Senses Laamu is particularly well suited to active couples, families, surfers, divers and marine enthusiasts seeking a luxury resort experience that feels relaxed, authentic and deeply connected to the surrounding environment. It is especially appealing to travellers who value sustainability, environmental awareness and meaningful experiences alongside exceptional luxury and marine life.
Six Senses Laamu’s Ocean Beach Villas
Six Senses Laamu offers a luxury island experience with a Robinson Crusoe feel. The resort and villas are built from sustainably grown timber and are designed with a modern twist, decorated with bright cushions and stylistic furniture. The island itself is a large natural paradise with a stunning turquoise lagoon and soft white sand. This combined with the many dining options, most set over-water, provides a dining hub with a vibrant atmosphere.
Six Senses Laamu is a large enough island to cater perfectly for couples wanting a romantic escape in an over water villa to families wanting a more active break, staying in beach villas. Families love the island's kids club and there are plenty of activities to keep kids super busy. The service here is exceptional with every guest allocated a Guest Experience Manager 'GEM' to look after your every need.
Explore six senses laamu
Created by Extraordinary Escapes, this curated video showcases Six Senses Laamu and its remarkable location in remote Laamu Atoll. From deserted islands, pristine reefs and extraordinary marine encounters to surfing, wellness experiences and the resort’s distinctive Robinson Crusoe-inspired luxury, it provides an insight into one of the Maldives’ most unique and naturally immersive island escapes.
VILLAS
Laamu Water Villa with Pool
The water and beach front villas have been built from timber grown in sustainable forests. Designed with a Robinson Crusoe deserted island feel but with a modern twist, all with sea views and an amazing outdoor bathroom. For relaxing afternoons, the villas have a staircase leading to an upstairs viewing deck complete with a beautiful day bed or dining table. All villa decks are separated from the inside by glass doors that slide back offering complete indoor, outdoor living.
what we love about the six senses laamu villas
“After dinner, lie out on your cushioned deck chairs and take in the night’s sky littered with stars! Incredible views and very romantic!”
What is very unique to Six Senses Laamu is that their water villas are located on three separate Jetties. These three different jetties give guests different experiences and each have their own unique advantages. The water villas are decorated with brightly coloured cushions and have an amazing outdoor deck. This deck has a beautiful covered daybed area, a built in glass bottom dining table and gorgeous deck chairs built into the edge of the deck. They also have a stunning bathroom with a glass bath tub and an outdoor over-water shower. with direct private access into the lagoon.
what we love about the six senses laamu villas
“The Two Bedroom Lagoon & Ocean Beach Villas are amongst our favourite family villas in the Maldives. Pure luxury with oversized private pool, huge indoor/outdoor bathrooms, enormous living areas and two upper level dining areas with uninterrupted 360 degree views.”
The Beach Villas are extremely private with vegetation surrounding each villa. Decorated with brightly coloured cushions, each villa has the perfect private beach area. The outdoor bathroom is enormous, decorated with white stone, it has two outdoor showers and is encased by bamboo fencing. The Family Beach Villa with Pool is perfect for families with younger children who want some privacy but the children still close by. They offer space and a true Robinson Crusoe experience for the family!
DINING
Six Senses has created a vibrant dining atmosphere with music, restaurants and an over-water bar with over-water hammocks and cushions providing the perfect location to watch the stunning Maldivian sunset. It’s the Maldives largest over-water amenities facility. And for the perfect afternoon treat, try the ice cream and chocolate studio, Ice.
Longitude, the main restaurant, is an outstanding dining option, built over water with two storeys. It is divided into individual areas of ten or so tables connected by bridges or walk-ways. There is even an area allocated for couples only and one for families so neither experience is compromised.
Leaf is their Signature Restaurant themed beautifully and one of the best restaurants in the Maldives. Built on stilts, high in the tree canopy with access via a swinging bridge, it's next to the resorts' own organic produce garden.
what we love about six senses laamu dining
“For the most memorable dinner, we’d book one of the round dining tables at Leaf so you can enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars!”
Deck-a-Dence is another amazing dining option at Six Senses, set over-water on a private jetty in front of the main restaurant. Dine from a carbon neutral menu at one of six low set cushioned tables with a glass bottomed floor. The stars are simply amazing from these tables. For a unique overwater dining experience, you can't go past Zen, offering a modern twist on delicious Japanese cuisine. Enjoy a Six Senses signature cocktail while you dine.
Sip Sip is the stunning sunken swimming pool bar and light lunch area offering a full bar, wood fired pizzas and al carte menu. Relax here during the day or drop by for a cocktail and enjoy an amazing sunset. For the wine lovers, Altitude Wine Cellar has more than 420 old world and new world vintages housed in a wine tower 6.4 metres above the Indian Ocean.
Destination Dining covers a range of scheduled on island dining options: beach BBQ's, lobster dinner or decadent wine dinners. These are extremely popular so let us book this for you prior to your arrival. Or let us plan your very private secluded beach dinner.
what we love about six senses laamu dining
“We recommend booking a picnic on Six Senses Laamu’s Private Sandbank located only minutes from the resort. Try an afternoon snorkel there followed by a Champagne sunset! A once in a lifetime experience.”
ACTIVITIES
This adventure playground has all the activities you could think of, both on land and in the water. With Yin Yang, one of the most famous surf breaks in the Maldives visible from the beach, Six Senses Laamu is one of our favourite luxury surfing resorts. May to September is the best time to visit if you're a surfer as the swells are easterly or southerly (the biggest swells most likely during June to September). We can arrange trips both morning and afternoon.
Six Senses Laamu has a naturally beautiful house reef that runs for over a kilometre. It also has one of the best snorkelling reefs and dive spots that we have been to in the Maldives located just five minutes by boat from the resort. Every Atoll in the Maldives is different and the Southern Atolls are known for their vibrant coloured coral.
activities we love to do at six senses laamu
“Let us organise an amazing house reef tour for you with the resident marine biologist to take you to what we call the Secret Garden. ”
The Cinema Under the Stars is an amazing experience located in the middle of the island, set amidst dense tropical vegetation. With surround sound speakers throughout the trees, you are invited to lie back and enjoy the latest movie or an old classic . Let us arrange a private movie night just for you.
For Families, Six Senses has a great children’s club: The Den which offers an interactive program both indoors and out. As this is a densely vegetated island bikes are a fantastic way to explore the island.
activities we love to do at six senses laamu
“To experience Maldivian culture, the local island tour is an absolute must for families. Seeing the way the local Maldivians live, pray, school and support themselves through fishing and boat building is a truly enriching experience.”
· Diving and Snorkelling
· Water Sports (including kayaking, wake boarding, windsurfing, kite surfing, water skiing and SUP)
· Sunrise Sailing Dhoni Cruise, Sunset Dolphin Cruise, Fishing (early morning, sunset or big game)
· Desert Island Picnic, Full Day Island Hopping, Local Island Excursion to Hithadoo
· Volleyball, football, badminton, table tennis, card games, board games, gym, yoga, cycling
· Wine Tastings, Library, Six Senses Boutique, Spa Laamu
SPA
Spa Nest Treatment Room
Six Senses Spa Laamu offers an incredibly unique natural spa experience. Located on the beach, each treatment room is decorated beautifully, some with views out to the Lagoon and others nestled in the tranquil lush natural gardens of the spa.
what we love at Six Senses Laamu Spa
“You must try the Laamu Bliss - an amazing Maldivian-inspired massage using Coconut Oil, followed by a warm wrap, head massage and to finish a cool cucumber conditioner.”
The nine Nest treatment rooms at the Spa are literally the best spa treatment rooms in the world if you are looking for a natural environment. Access is via a bridge with some nests facing the beach and others set higher in the canopy of the palm trees. An arched doorway leads you in. The treatment rooms are cooled by the natural breezes from the lagoon. They are shaded by the twisted branches that form the dome, with glimpses of sunlight filtering in. Absolute heaven on earth. Exotic Island Spas don't get any better than this. Also, on offer are specifically designed treatment nests and pavilions for couples.
Ready to Plan Your Maldives Escape?
Six Senses Laamu Maldives has been personally inspected and curated by Extraordinary Escapes.
Speak with a Maldives expert to determine whether Six Senses Laamu Maldives is the right fit for your preferred style of luxury travel. With over 23 years of first hand Maldives experience, Extraordinary Escapes designs every aspect of your stay, from selecting the ideal villa category through to dining recommendations and tailored experiences. For a deeper insight into the resort, explore our ‘Inside Six Senses Laamu’ guide.
